TY - JOUR
T1 - A primary care perspective of posttraumatic stress disorder for the Department of Veterans Affairs
AU - Ramaswamy, Sriram
AU - Madaan, Vishal
AU - Qadri, Faiz
AU - Heaney, Christopher J.
AU - North, Terry C.
AU - Padala, Prasad R.
AU - Sattar, Syed P.
AU - Petty, Frederick
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2005
Y1 - 2005
N2 - Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major mental disorder associated with significant morbidity, psychosocial impairment, and disability. The diagnosis of PTSD can be missed in a primary care setting, as patients frequently present with somatic complaints or depression and are often reluctant to discuss their traumatic experiences. As recent studies of veterans returning from the Gulf War and the Iraqi War suggest high rates of PTSD, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals are gearing up to face this challenge. It is important to screen these veterans for symptoms of PTSD and make an appropriate referral if required. In this article, we attempt to review PTSD with a special focus on the VA population. In addition to discussing the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for PTSD, we also suggest screening questions for both combat-related and military sexual trauma-related PTSD.
AB - Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a major mental disorder associated with significant morbidity, psychosocial impairment, and disability. The diagnosis of PTSD can be missed in a primary care setting, as patients frequently present with somatic complaints or depression and are often reluctant to discuss their traumatic experiences. As recent studies of veterans returning from the Gulf War and the Iraqi War suggest high rates of PTSD, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals are gearing up to face this challenge. It is important to screen these veterans for symptoms of PTSD and make an appropriate referral if required. In this article, we attempt to review PTSD with a special focus on the VA population. In addition to discussing the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment options for PTSD, we also suggest screening questions for both combat-related and military sexual trauma-related PTSD.
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U2 - 10.4088/pcc.v07n0407
DO - 10.4088/pcc.v07n0407
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16163401
AN - SCOPUS:28944441519
SN - 1523-5998
VL - 7
SP - 180
EP - 187
JO - The primary care companion for CNS disorders
JF - The primary care companion for CNS disorders
IS - 4
ER -